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Construction Update - July 2008

      Update on Design and Construction Projects

Henry Gideon reported that the district’s contractors will present the final budgets and GMP’s (guaranteed maximum prices) for the performing arts center and the stadium for board consideration and approval August 11^th. He stated that they are currently going through bids.

In addition, he reported that the district’s design and construction team will also ask for authorization to seek bids for the remaining portions of the Cedar Creek High School project not included in the previously approved partial GMP.  Once bids are received and reviewed, the board of trustees will consider and approve a final budget and final GMP for the Cedar Creek High School Project.

Mr. Gideon stated that the site work is well underway and that the CCHS work completed thus far was fairly dramatic and has really moved quickly.   

Scott Cooper and Joe Charlton with American Constructors updated the Board on the CCHS project. They reviewed the project schedule and reported on a various site challenges, which included demolishing structures and relocating utilities.  The site utilities would start in early to mid-August and after that the roads, parking lots, and building foundations would be constructed. 

Sean Conner reported that Bartlett-Cocke opened bids for the performing arts center and the numbers are coming in a little high, however they are confident that they will bring the GMP within budget on August 11^th.

Update and Review of Construction Bids for the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts by Bartlett-Cocke

Sean Conner reported that Bartlett-Cocke has received bids for the performing arts center and the numbers are coming in a little high, however they are confident that they will bring the GMP within budget by August 11^th.

Brad Pfluger reported that they had received preliminary proposals and the design and construction team would be prioritizing items to get the “most bang for the buck”.